Elmwood Place, OH vs Union, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Elmwood Place is 25.1% cheaper than Union. With a cost index of 58 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Elmwood Place to Union should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Elmwood Place is $663/month compared to $1,106/month in Union — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elmwood Place is more affordable at $58,300 median vs $138,800.

Median household income in Elmwood Place is $39,980 compared to $68,837 in Union (-41.9%). While Union is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elmwood Place spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Union.